Lipoprotein(a)

**Definition:** A lipoprotein that resembles the LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS but with an extra protein moiety, APOPROTEIN (A) also known as APOLIPOPROTEIN (A), linked to APOLIPOPROTEIN B-100 on the LDL by one or two disulfide bonds. High plasma level of lipoprotein (a) is associated with increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

**Tree numbers:** - D10.532.350 - D12.776.521.400

**Synonyms:** - Lipoprotein a - Lipoprotein Lp(a) - Lipoprotein (a)